Datasheet

Glossary
Xerox Wide Format Supplies Applications Guide
Version 2.0; April 2005
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F
Face Material Any paper, film, fabric, etc. adhesive coated on the backside. In laminates, it is the material
to display image.
Fading The process of degradation of color brilliancy.
Failure Rate Actual number of prints or “finishing material” destroyed during the production process.
The print provider can have a print failure without a “finishing material” failure. But a
“finishing material” failure always results in a destroyed print.
Final Trim Final trim is the actual size of the finished print, usually as displayed.
Finish Surface property of a material determined by its surface contour and gloss.
Finishing Material Generic term representing any number of materials in post-print production for application
assembly. An example of a “finishing material” would be banner vinyl used in the assembly
of the application Indoor Vinyl Banner.
Fleet Markings General term applied to decals (for promotion) or pressure sensitive applications designed
and produced for customers having more than one company-owned vehicle for business use,
delivery transport use, etc.
G
Gloss Light-reflective property of a surface.
H
Haze Property of transparent film that appears as a reduced look-through.
Heat Resistance The ability of a material to resist physical or chemical changes caused by exposure or
elevated temperatures.
Hue A color’s name.
I
Ink Coverage Ink coverage is the coverage at a particular point on the surface of the media (i.e., 0-400%
ink) and varies throughout an image.
Internal Bleed Amount an individual panel extends over a seam between panels. An internal bleed of
1/3 inch (10 mm) will give 3/4 inch (20 mm) overlap between adjacent panels.
J
Job Orientation Print dimensions for width and height of a file as it is going to be printed. Height could
also be referred to as length.